Nathan Karman is an associate in Ater Wynne’s Environmental Group where he works with clients on a variety of permitting, cleanup, redevelopment and environmental litigation issues. Nathan began his career at Ater Wynne as a member of the firm's Litigation Group, where he successfully represented clients at arbitration, trial and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He also works with Energy and Regulated Industries clients.
Professional Experience
- Ater Wynne LLP, Portland, Oregon, Associate, 2004 to present
- Nature Conservancy of North Carolina, Durham, North Carolina, Government Relations Intern, Summer, 2002
- Center for Urban Initiative and Research, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Researcher and Interviewer, Fall 1999 to Summer 2001
Education
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004; Merit Scholarship; Public Interest Law Society and Environmental Law Society
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.A., 2001; Phi Beta Kappa, and Golden Key National Honor Societies; University Legal Clinic, Volunteer Paralegal, 1999 to 2000
Admitted to Practice
- Oregon, 2004
- Washington, 2010
Professional Activities
- Oregon State Bar, Environmental and Natural Resources Section Executive Committee Member
Representative Matters
- Pursued and defended Oregon Superfund and CERCLA cost-recovery and contribution claims
- Ensured compliance with CWA and CAA permits
- Assisted in waterfront property cleanup
- Assisted in brownfield redevelopment projects
- Obtained TRO to allow client to allow energy client to continue operations
- Obtained jury verdict for plaintiff in employment discrimination suit in Federal Court
- Obtained arbitration award for clients in real property disputes
- Represented multinational client in multi-million dollar contract dispute and settled on favorable terms for clients
Representative Publications and/or Presentations
- NEPA: Segmentation and Supplementation, NEPA Climate Change, Cumulative Impacts and Compliance Seminar
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